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The MFA is a world-class museum. Their collection includes works from Africa, America, Asia, ancient Egypt, and
classic/modern Europe. The Ancient Egypt collection includes sculptures, tablets, and even mummies. The American collection
includes works by Copley, Homer, and John Singer Sargent. The Impressionist collection
is quite impressive, and includes about 40 works by Monet, 18 by Renoir, 14 by Manet, and 49 by Degas. Please note the Impressionist Room has about 25 paintings on display at any given time, with
selected paintings rotated during the year.
Of special historical interest is
Gilbert Stuart's unfinished portrait of George Washington, which had been used as the
likeness on the U.S. dollar bill. This work is jointly owned by the MFA and the National Portrait Gallery, and is often on loan to other
museums. Of local interest, the MFA owns Gilbert Stuart portraits of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere.
The Museum of Fine Arts is a cross between the British Museum in London and the Musee d'Orsay in Paris in many respects. The museum attests to
Boston's long standing respect for the arts. The MFA collection is extremely extensive; please refer to their online handbook for a detailed guide.
At the entrance to the museum is Cyrus Dallin's Native American statue Appeal to the Great Spirit, completed in 1909.
Dallin also sculpted the historic statue Paul Revere, which is near the Old North Church.
A brief history of the museum is available,
which includes
images of the original and Huntington Avenue buildings.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 617.267.9300
Web Address: www.mfa.org
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